GTV, What to do???

[ALFA156DALE]

Hi all,
Iam looking at purchasing another alfa (mid 80's GTV) in weeks/months to come. I plan on using it as just a weekend car for a start, then once i get the funds together i would like to set it up as a serious road/race car, but i don't know whether to go for a 2ltr twincam and just turbo it in years to come or otherwise a 2.5 or 3.0ltr V6. 2ltr's are cheaper, but dont have as much power, but they also weigh less too.
So i thought i cant be the first person to go through this, so what shall i do, I think the 2ltr is lookin pretty good and is the better choice of the two?

cheers Dale. more opinions the better

[dehne]

you could just by a turbo delta for 7 grand in bendigo
yes yes i know the other peeps coments that will come but it is worth a look

[ALFA156DALE]

you could just by a turbo delta for 7 grand in bendigo
yes yes i know the other peeps coments that will come but it is worth a look

Hmm not a bad idea where do i find the pics for it?

[Simon Aarons]

Hi Dale,

Probably best you decide what you really want from a GTV, if you purchase a 2 litre you can't just 'throw' a V6 in later on, have a look at this thread -

http://www.alfaclubvic.org.au/forum/index.php?topic=6385.0

I have owned a GTV6 for the past 6 years, 2 litres are great, i have owned one and still drive one on a regular occasion, it is lighter in the front end, no extreme difference from the V6 if it has a good steering rack (some feel heavier than others for whatever reason) and its probably a bit better on fuel but whenever i am driving it i seem to miss that V6 power and sound... mainly the sound.

But if you a grab 2 litre you have the option of putting a Twinspark engine and gearbox from a 75 in. Then you will have a great track car and an awesome road car!  

[ALFA156DALE]

it may be a silly question but what would it take much to put a later twin spark engine out of a 147 and 156 in a 2ltr GTV (or are they the same engines as a twinspark in a 75?) would i get that many more killerwasps and talks and what about a turbo too? (alot work but i would like to be able to beat one of my mates in his maserati ghibli on a few rallies

Cheers Guys

[dehne]

can b e done  but there is a fair bit of  work to make it fit, that delta is still for sale at $6,000 is prob worth a look if you have not brought anything yet, and its already caged to,

[ALFA156DALE]

no i havnt brought anything yet, i have had a look at the Turbodelta and it has a little bit of rust in it and would probably need a respray, i would like to keep the price under $5,000 for the base, then from there i expect $10-$15,000 and i would like to update the engine anyway with a later 2 ltr.

[Cool Jesus]

no i havnt brought anything yet...

What exactly are you bringing?

bring - verb (bringing, present participle; brings, 3rd person singular present; brought, past participle; brought, past tense)

1.Come to a place with (someone or something)
- she brought Luke home from the hospital
- Liz brought her a glass of water

2.Cause (someone or something) to come to a place
- what brings you here?
- a felony case brought before a jury
- his inner confidence has brought him through his ordeal

3.Make (someone or something) move in a particular direction or way
- he brought his hands out of his pockets
- heavy rain brought down part of the ceiling

4.Cause (something)
- the bad weather brought famine
- her letter brought forth a torrent of criticism

5.Cause (someone or something) to be in or change to a particular state or condition
- I'll give you some aspirin to bring down his temperature
- his approach brought him into conflict with government

6.Involve (someone) in a particular activity
- he has brought in a consultant

7.Initiate (legal action) against someone
- riot and conspiracy charges should be brought against them

8.Force oneself to do something unpleasant or distressing
- she could not bring herself to mention it

9.Cause someone to receive (an amount of money) as income or profit
- two important Chippendale lots brought $10,000 each
- five more novels brought him $150,000

Sorry mate, its a pet peeve of mine the way this word is being misused.

The GTV you're looking at certainly looks like a goer though. Price seems very reasonable, I've bought Alfetta's for around that price range in a lot worse nick. It seems like it wouldn't be too difficult to get it road ready too, if thats what you needed. Why are you looking at mid 80's?

[dehne]

thanks for the english lesson been a while, but i blame in to txt msg as it abrevs evthin shrta

[Cool Jesus]

i'm surprised the turbo delta hasn't sold dehne. if i didn't have my hands full with two projects, i would have seriously considered having a look at it.